by Hannah Carty | Apr 1, 2023 | Wittmann
Spring has officially started, and we’re seeing changes in the vineyard as the vines prepare for bud break. High-quality wine growing requires a diligent yet nurturing hand. Many winegrowers farm their vineyards organically, but some take it another step further by...
by Hannah Carty | Dec 29, 2022 | Fritz Haag, Villa Wolf, Dr. Loosen, J. Christopher, Maximin Grunhaus, Robert Weil, Wittmann, Dr. L Rieslings, Zilliken, Dr. Lo Alcohol-Removed Rieslings, Loosen Bros.
Welcome to 2023! The start of a new year is always an exciting time as we anticipate what is to come in the months ahead. January, specifically, is the month of trying new things as many of us commit to resolutions. Some resolutions stick to become habits whereas...
by Hannah Carty | Oct 27, 2022 | Villa Wolf, Dr. Loosen, J. Christopher, Maximin Grunhaus, Robert Weil, Wittmann, Jim Barry
The leaves are falling, the air is crisp, and guests will soon be arriving for Thanksgiving dinner. Once the table is set, and the food is almost ready, the last step is choosing the bottle of wine that will adorn your dining table – but where do you start when there...
by Hannah Carty | Oct 3, 2022 | Zilliken, Wittmann, Villa Wolf, Dr. Loosen, Fritz Haag, Maximin Grunhaus, Robert Weil
The threat of wildfires, the extreme heatwaves, and the severe drought conditions that spanned across Europe during the 2022 growing season left many worried about the results of the early vintage. We’re relieved to report that German winemakers are optimistic about...
by Hannah Carty | Aug 30, 2022 | Maximin Grunhaus, Villa Wolf, Dr. Loosen, Fritz Haag, J. Christopher, Robert Weil, Wittmann, Zilliken, Wine Education
As the kids head back to school and get back into learning, we figured now would be a good time to go back to the basics! Enjoy this light-hearted refresher course on terroir, wine aging, and wine tasting. Terroir Arguably one of the most unique and nuanced wine terms...
by Hannah Carty | Jul 28, 2022 | Fritz Haag, Maximin Grunhaus, Robert Weil, Wittmann, Zilliken, Wine Education, Dr. Loosen
German winemakers continue to preserve traditional winemaking techniques while accounting for modernity. There are two wine classification systems that have protected the quality and reputation of German wines: the VDP vineyard classification system and the Prädikat...
